Ken McKinnon

Kenneth Richard McKinnon AO was the second vice-chancellor of the University of Wollongong between 1981–1994.[1][2] He also served as interim vice-chancellor of James Cook University in 1997 and Charles Darwin University from 2002 to 2003, where he was responsible for the name change from Northern Territory University.[1][3] The main Law building and co-purpose lecture theatre at the University of Wollongong is named in honour of his contribution during this time.

For the Canadian politician, see Ken McKinnon (politician).

McKinnon was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 1995 Queen's Birthday Honours for "service to education, to the community and to the arts".[4]

References
  1. "Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon AO". Charles Darwin University. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. Ken McKinnon moves on
  3. Emeritus Professor Ken McKinnon
  4. "Emeritus Professor Kenneth Richard McKINNON". Australian Honours Search Facility, Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
Academic offices
Preceded by
Michael Birt		 Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wollongong
1981–1994		 Succeeded by
Gerald Sutton
Preceded by
Ron McKay		 Vice-Chancellor of Northern Territory University
2002–2003		 Succeeded by
Helen Garnett
as Vice-Chancellor of Charles Darwin University


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